Word: extents
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...very large numerical majority of stockholders in American corporations has a dangerously inadequate representation on their corporate boards. . . . The average modern director does not direct the course of the corporation to a much greater extent than a conductor directs the course of his trolley car. Both of them go along with the vehicle ; and one of them is often present only for the sake of the ride...
...thoughts in defeat did not consist of balancing the half-dozen if's of the meet, rather did he praise the men on his team who fought to the last for him and plan to build up for the future the men who failed him to some extent...
...regard to the editorial on tutoring schools which appeared in this morning's Crimson, it would be more accurate to say that when instructors realize that they must organize their lectures, the University will have done its part--to some extent. Such survey courses as History of Religions I, Philosophy B, and many others are taught by men who know their subject thoroughly, are often fine scholars, but whose personality renders them totally unfit to teach beginners. The lectures become so disorganized that many students find it almost imperative that they attend tutoring school to get an integrated knowledge...
...immediate benefit, however, can be determined to a certain extent. The fifty-five underprivileged graduates of Greater Boston High Schools want one of three things: (1) to prepare themselves for college if finances ever allow them to attend; (2) to study those subjects beneficial to their business or daily occupation; (3) to gain "general culture" in their personal interests. If they are to achieve these ends they must have in whatever way possible the advantages of regular undergraduates. Through personal meetings with their tutors once or twice a week, they can accomplish as much or little as their ambition demands...
...scope of his liberal education, he becomes more competent to serve society. But the lawyer is faced with such a complete cross-section of human activity that his need for a broad outlook is paramount. Casual undergraduate training in economic and sociological principles, which is often the full extent of a law school graduate's background, is not sufficient' nor is a mere smattering of psychology and government adequate for either a judge or a practicing barrister. And above all, success in the struggle for social and economic betterment will depend partly on the skill with which all the weapons...